Based on Scopus data, a list of Uzbek researchers with the highest h-index scores has been compiled.

1️⃣ Behzod Yuldashev (deceased) — 329 publications | 7,177 citations | h-index: 56
2️⃣ Dilfuza Egamberdiyeva — 214 publications | 11,954 citations | h-index: 55
3️⃣ Bobomurat Ahmedov — 283 publications | 9,419 citations | h-index: 54
4️⃣ Ahmadjon Abdujabbarov — 241 publications | 7,748 citations | h-index: 51
5️⃣ Farruh Atamurotov — 301 publications | 6,295 citations | h-index: 42
6️⃣ Dilshat Tulyaganov — 155 publications | 4,940 citations | h-index: 41
7️⃣ Valentin Popov — 395 publications | 8,591 citations | h-index: 38
8️⃣ Elyor Berdimurod — 372 publications | 4,470 citations | h-index: 38
9️⃣ Javlon Rayimbaev — 298 publications | 4,483 citations | h-index: 36
🔟 Elvir Akhmetshin — 202 publications | 3,588 citations | h-index: 35

The h-index is a metric that reflects both a researcher’s scientific productivity and the citation impact of their publications.

Academician Behzod Yuldashev, who ranks first, passed away in 2024. His research, however, continues to be cited in international scientific literature.

Note: The ranking was compiled using Scopus data available through the SciVal platform, covering the period from 2021 to 2026, as of August 20, 2026.